NEMA conducts impromptu crackdown on popular Nairobi nightclubs

Drama ensued in several clubs around Nairobi’s Kilimani area Friday night after officials from the National Environmental Management Authority -(NEMA) raided clubs that had been ordered to close down due to failure to comply with the required noise levels following complaints by area residents. Several bar patrons were arrested during the raid on upmarket B-club, and Jiweke Terven. However at Kiza and Space Lounge the raid was not successful as the owners of the clubs are alleged to have had a tip off of the crackdown and closed down before the officials arrived.